ATCP 79.13(4)(4) Smoke detection. At least one approved UL listed and labeled smoke detector shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendation, in each operator-provided camping unit.

ATCP 79.13(5)(a)(a) Definitions. In this subsection, a “fuel-burning appliance” has the meaning given in s. ATCP 72.145 (2) (b).

ATCP 79.13 NoteNote: Section ATCP 72.145 (2) (b) reads: “Fuel-burning appliance” means a device that is used or intended to be used in a residential building and burns fossil fuel or carbon based fuel where carbon monoxide is a combustion by-product. “Fuel-burning appliance” includes stoves, ovens, grills, clothes dryers, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, heaters, and fireplaces.

ATCP 79.13(5)(b)(b) Installation and maintenance. If an operator-provided camping unit is equipped with a fuel-burning appliance, at least one approved UL listed and labeled carbon monoxide detector shall be installed and maintained in the camping unit according to manufacturer’s recommendations as provided in s. 101.149 (2) and (3), Stats.

ATCP 79.13 NoteNote: Fuel-burning appliances should be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the applicable heating and ventilation code as enforced by the department of safety and professional services. Special care should be taken to assure proper venting and combustion air requirements are met.

ATCP 79.13(6)(6) Furnishings. All furnishings and appliances in an operator-provided camping unit shall be maintained clean and in a good repair.

ATCP 79.13(7)(a)(a) Equipment required. If an operator-provided camping unit is supplied with multiuse food and beverage utensils, the operator shall equip the camping unit with, at minimum, a two-compartment sink supplied with water under pressure to clean the utensils. This rule first applies to an operator-provided camping unit that is remodeled or placed in the campground after February 1, 2016.

ATCP 79.13(7)(b)(b) Cleaning and sanitation requirements. The operator shall wash and sanitize multiuse food and beverage utensils between occupancies or provide a sign posted in public view with the following message: “Food and beverage utensils have been provided in this camping unit as a guest convenience. They have not been sanitized. It is recommended that you wash with a detergent, rinse with clean water and sanitize utensils before their use. To sanitize, after rinsing, add 1 teaspoon of unscented bleach per gallon of clean water and immerse utensils for a minimum of 30 seconds, then air dry”.

ATCP 79.13(7)(c)(c) Maintenance requirements. The sink and all utensils shall be maintained in good repair and constructed of approved materials.

ATCP 79.13(8)(8) Bunk beds. If a bunk bed is provided in an operator-provided camping unit, the operator shall ensure that the bunk bed meets all of the following requirements:

ATCP 79.13(8)(a)(a) Separation. No more than 2 beds may be stacked vertically. There shall be a vertical separation of at least 2.5 feet measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bed. A free space of at least 2.5 feet shall be provided above the mattress of the upper bed.

ATCP 79.13(8)(b)(b) Construction and maintenance. A bunk bed constructed after June 19, 2001, shall meet the requirements for bunk beds under 16 CFR 1513.

ATCP 79.13(8)(c)(c) Bunk bed mattresses. Bunk bed mattresses when purchased or replaced shall fit the dimensions of the bunk bed with no gaps between the interior bed structure and the mattress. Mattresses shall be maintained and be covered as required under sub. (10).

ATCP 79.13(8)(d)(d) Location. Bunk beds shall be located away from potential hazards, including, but not limited to, heat sources, ceiling fans, or other ceiling protrusions.

ATCP 79.13(9)(a)(a) If provided, pillowslips, sheets, towels and washcloths shall be washed as frequently as they are assigned to a different guest and at least once a week.

ATCP 79.13(9)(b)(b) If provided, blankets, spreads, mattresses, and pillows shall be kept clean and free of insect infestation.

ATCP 79.13(9)(c)(c) Only quilts and comforters that are machine washable may be used.

ATCP 79.13(9)(d)(d) Clean and soiled linen shall be kept in separate nonabsorbent washable containers. The containers may not be used for any other purpose.

ATCP 79.13(10)(a)(a) Protection. Each mattress or alternative sleeping surface, including, but not limited to, futons and sofa sleepers, shall be covered with a washable, nonabsorbent pad to protect the mattress or alternative sleeping surface.

ATCP 79.13(10)(b)(b) Maintenance. Each mattress, alternative sleeping surface, and pad shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

ATCP 79.13(11)(11) Rented bedding. If the operator rents bedding such as sleeping bags and bed linens, the bedding shall be laundered between rentals.

ATCP 79.13(12)(12) Laundry facilities. If a laundry facility is provided, the washer and dryer shall be maintained in good repair.

ATCP 79.13 HistoryHistory: CR 15-001: cr. Register October 2015 No. 718, eff. 2-1-16; correction in (2) (a) 2., (b), (3) (a) 1., (c) 2., (d), (6) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2015 No. 718; renum. from DHS 178.13 Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (1) (b) 2., (3) (a) 2., (c) 4., (5) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726; CR 18-019: am. (2) (b), (3) (a) 2., (d) Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20; correction in (2) (b), (3) (d) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register January 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20.